Women's Crisis Center Coordinator (Weekend) at Rockford Rescue Mission – Rockford, Illinois

MONITOR THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO CRISIS CLIENTS

• Develop day room activities and monitor all behaviors.
• Keep office clean and straightened.

CLERICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Document all activities.
• File appropriately (i.e. daily log book, incident reports and guest files).
• Perform related work and other duties when required and as assigned.

UPHOLD A STANDARD WITH ALL CRISIS GUESTS, VISITORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CO-WORKERS THAT ALIGNS WITH PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS AND EXHIBITS CHRISTLIKENESS

• Intervene with those individuals that fall short of meeting the program and spiritual expectations.
• Be vigilant for any inappropriate behaviors, i.e., smoking, drugs and/or alcohol possession or use, threats, or physical violence, thievery and/or weapons.
• Document any and all corrective actions; filing where designated and routing copies to Homeless Services Supervisor when appropriate.

MAINTAIN A SAFE AND SECURE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Manifest vigilance in helping to prevent any accidents, acts of violence, and/or any crisis situations occurring.
• Notify appropriate local emergency personnel (medical, mental health, law enforcement, fire department, etc.) when needed.
• Defuse all incoming crisis telephone calls and document for follow up.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Occasional lifting, moving, reaching, bending, twisting and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking.

F. SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
• Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and
• residents.
• Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and
• donors.
• Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors.
• Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of
• the Mission.
• Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans
• 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19
• Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core
• Values.
• Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel
• services, and all spiritual gatherings.
• Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ.
• Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization
• selected curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Minimum requirement High School Diploma or GED.
• Must demonstrate compassion toward the poor, needy and homeless.
• Must manifest Christian character traits of integrity, trustworthiness, responsibility, etc.
• Must display respect, gentleness and accountability when interacting with the crisis guests.
• Must be teachable and function as a team player.
• Must engage in safe and healthy work practices, both on the premises and off-site facilities. Must take an active part ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all of our staff, volunteers, and Mission guests.
• J03 license required within 90 days of hire.